Sean Bouchard
@ndef.itch.io
Game design professor at USC. Cat person, feminist. (he/him) https://linktr.ee/seanbouchard
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Sean Bouchard
@ndef.itch.io
· Nov 19
Some games:
📻 The Klaxo Radio Hour, an interactive audio drama that isn't haunted. ndef.itch.io/klaxo-radio-...
🐦 Cosmonet, a short branching story about space, birds, and online quizzes. ndef.itch.io/cosmonet
✉️ From Ivan, a sequel to Cosmonet about mail and human resources. ndef.itch.io/fromivan
📻 The Klaxo Radio Hour, an interactive audio drama that isn't haunted. ndef.itch.io/klaxo-radio-...
🐦 Cosmonet, a short branching story about space, birds, and online quizzes. ndef.itch.io/cosmonet
✉️ From Ivan, a sequel to Cosmonet about mail and human resources. ndef.itch.io/fromivan
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I don’t usually post about current events in politics, because there are other, better voices that do that. But this seems like it marks an important moment in the delegitimization of the Supreme Court, or at least its current incarnation.
The conclusion of the dissent, written by Jackson and joined by Sotomayor and Kagan:
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I don’t usually post about current events in politics, because there are other, better voices that do that. But this seems like it marks an important moment in the delegitimization of the Supreme Court, or at least its current incarnation.
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The conclusion of the dissent, written by Jackson and joined by Sotomayor and Kagan:
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The conclusion of the dissent, written by Jackson and joined by Sotomayor and Kagan:
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Why small studios and solo devs are doing what the giants can’t, saving gaming one experiment at a time. (in my humble opinion. 😜) www.core.show/p/the-indie-...
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Why small studios and solo devs are doing what the giants can’t, saving gaming one experiment at a time. (in my humble opinion. 😜) www.core.show/p/the-indie-...
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For the fellow designers in the chat, a history of circus and festival lettering. youtu.be/mvUbrnhlN6I?...
#typography #design
#typography #design
Why these fonts say FUN – and FEAR!
YouTube video by Dr Geoff Lindsey
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
For the fellow designers in the chat, a history of circus and festival lettering. youtu.be/mvUbrnhlN6I?...
#typography #design
#typography #design
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NOZZO COSPLAY! ❤️
looks like I need approximately 50% more leg to be proportional haha
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
NOZZO COSPLAY! ❤️
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Update: added the ability to hide from AI when invisible. But beware: they might not see you, but they can hear you!
(Still need to iron out some kinks)
(Still need to iron out some kinks)
October 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Update: added the ability to hide from AI when invisible. But beware: they might not see you, but they can hear you!
(Still need to iron out some kinks)
(Still need to iron out some kinks)
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Well that's best pause menu of the year wrapped up.
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Well that's best pause menu of the year wrapped up.
One of my students has been doing a great series of short, introspective videos about the process of making her latest game over on TikTok. Follow her on TikTok? I kind of gave up on TikTok around 2022, so idk. Go watch her videos so that your algorithm gets cooler?
www.tiktok.com/@centicelebr...
www.tiktok.com/@centicelebr...
Day 1 of making my video game: Centennial Celebration! #fyp #gamedesign #videogames
TikTok video by Centennial Celebration Game
www.tiktok.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One of my students has been doing a great series of short, introspective videos about the process of making her latest game over on TikTok. Follow her on TikTok? I kind of gave up on TikTok around 2022, so idk. Go watch her videos so that your algorithm gets cooler?
www.tiktok.com/@centicelebr...
www.tiktok.com/@centicelebr...
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Imagine you’re a player with zero context and stumble upon your game.
What would they need to see or read in 5 seconds to instantly get the concept and vibe?
That’s your game pitch -- refine it a little every day.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
What would they need to see or read in 5 seconds to instantly get the concept and vibe?
That’s your game pitch -- refine it a little every day.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Imagine you’re a player with zero context and stumble upon your game.
What would they need to see or read in 5 seconds to instantly get the concept and vibe?
That’s your game pitch -- refine it a little every day.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
What would they need to see or read in 5 seconds to instantly get the concept and vibe?
That’s your game pitch -- refine it a little every day.
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegamedev
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Not sure it's my #1 but "The Bellhop Effect" is catchy/powerful.
Framing the player experience like a hotel stay in your game, the bellhop contextualizes future interactions; the room/view can be 5 stars, but how you initially handle their luggage acts like a multiplier on everything afterward...
Framing the player experience like a hotel stay in your game, the bellhop contextualizes future interactions; the room/view can be 5 stars, but how you initially handle their luggage acts like a multiplier on everything afterward...
What's your number one personal game design principle? And even better - does it have a cool name?
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Not sure it's my #1 but "The Bellhop Effect" is catchy/powerful.
Framing the player experience like a hotel stay in your game, the bellhop contextualizes future interactions; the room/view can be 5 stars, but how you initially handle their luggage acts like a multiplier on everything afterward...
Framing the player experience like a hotel stay in your game, the bellhop contextualizes future interactions; the room/view can be 5 stars, but how you initially handle their luggage acts like a multiplier on everything afterward...
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Lost most of the skin on my finger in a freak dumpling accident a week and a half ago and I gotta say. Every time I change the bandages I am filled with fresh bitterness about how mid those dumplings were
October 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Lost most of the skin on my finger in a freak dumpling accident a week and a half ago and I gotta say. Every time I change the bandages I am filled with fresh bitterness about how mid those dumplings were
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Here's my ongoing thread about the Immersive Experience Network Summit in London, happening today and tomorrow!
Feel free to mute if you aren't into this stuff but it's a good crowd and people are pretty open about their opinions and experience... 🧵
Feel free to mute if you aren't into this stuff but it's a good crowd and people are pretty open about their opinions and experience... 🧵
Summit 25 Programme - Immersive Experience Network
immersiveexperience.network
October 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Here's my ongoing thread about the Immersive Experience Network Summit in London, happening today and tomorrow!
Feel free to mute if you aren't into this stuff but it's a good crowd and people are pretty open about their opinions and experience... 🧵
Feel free to mute if you aren't into this stuff but it's a good crowd and people are pretty open about their opinions and experience... 🧵
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I'm helping with level design on @sleightofhand.game ... the idea of this stealthy trainyard map is to contrast compact metro stations vs. long train tunnels vs. platforms where you duck into / beneath carriages #blocktober
October 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I'm helping with level design on @sleightofhand.game ... the idea of this stealthy trainyard map is to contrast compact metro stations vs. long train tunnels vs. platforms where you duck into / beneath carriages #blocktober
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The only excuse Lois Lane has for why her interviewing Superman isn't unethical, despite their romantic entanglement, is that it would be even more unethical for the paper's other top reporter, who is Superman, to interview himself, yet she cannot say this. This dilemma should be taught in J-school.
October 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The only excuse Lois Lane has for why her interviewing Superman isn't unethical, despite their romantic entanglement, is that it would be even more unethical for the paper's other top reporter, who is Superman, to interview himself, yet she cannot say this. This dilemma should be taught in J-school.
Check out Prism of You, a sandbox simulation about identifying and balancing (sometimes alien) emotions! This game was led by Kat (katadog.itch.io), an extremely talented recent graduate from USC Games and one of my students. Very proud of her and her team!
October 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Check out Prism of You, a sandbox simulation about identifying and balancing (sometimes alien) emotions! This game was led by Kat (katadog.itch.io), an extremely talented recent graduate from USC Games and one of my students. Very proud of her and her team!
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Live with a new game on tonight's #MostlyWalking! We are checking out THE DRIFTER, a highly recommended adventure game that we know virtually NOTHING about!
Twitch -> Day9tv
Twitch -> Day9tv
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Live with a new game on tonight's #MostlyWalking! We are checking out THE DRIFTER, a highly recommended adventure game that we know virtually NOTHING about!
Twitch -> Day9tv
Twitch -> Day9tv
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Another weekly art update. This horrifying Monster is created by Lucas
IG : @nosirhaveaniceday
IG : @nosirhaveaniceday
October 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Another weekly art update. This horrifying Monster is created by Lucas
IG : @nosirhaveaniceday
IG : @nosirhaveaniceday
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"there's never any good news" oh yeah well new banana day, so,
October 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"there's never any good news" oh yeah well new banana day, so,
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Just watched The Way of Water for the first time. Is it just me, or is Kiri extremely Aerith-coded? Maybe they're both just embodying the same character trope, but I couldn't stop seeing it.
October 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Just watched The Way of Water for the first time. Is it just me, or is Kiri extremely Aerith-coded? Maybe they're both just embodying the same character trope, but I couldn't stop seeing it.
Just watched The Way of Water for the first time. Is it just me, or is Kiri extremely Aerith-coded? Maybe they're both just embodying the same character trope, but I couldn't stop seeing it.
October 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Just watched The Way of Water for the first time. Is it just me, or is Kiri extremely Aerith-coded? Maybe they're both just embodying the same character trope, but I couldn't stop seeing it.
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Two Point Studios is looking for a Senior Designer/Writer.
No affiltiaton. Just sharing the link...
jobs.jobvite.com/sega-europe-...
No affiltiaton. Just sharing the link...
jobs.jobvite.com/sega-europe-...
Two Point Studios is looking for Senior Designer/Writer.
Two Point Studios is looking for Senior Designer/Writer. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
jobs.jobvite.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Two Point Studios is looking for a Senior Designer/Writer.
No affiltiaton. Just sharing the link...
jobs.jobvite.com/sega-europe-...
No affiltiaton. Just sharing the link...
jobs.jobvite.com/sega-europe-...
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has someone done a mashup of daft punk and columbo doing "one more time" but it's "erm, one more thing"
October 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
has someone done a mashup of daft punk and columbo doing "one more time" but it's "erm, one more thing"